The dispute before me started as an opposed application before MAWADZE J in 2014. On 8 May, 2014, after going through all the papers placed before him, MAWADZE J’s view was that the interests of justice would be better served if the matter was referred to trial for a proper ventilation of all the issues. He ordered that the court application shall stand as the summons and the notice of opposition as the appearance to defend. A declaration was to be filed within 10 days of the court order and thereafter the matter would proceed to trial in terms of... More
The applicant is Suscaden Investments (Private Limited a duly incorporated company in accordance with the laws of Zimbabwe. The first respondent is Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, a statutory body incorporated in terms of the Parks and Wildlife Act [Chapter 20:14] “Act”. Its functions are set out in s 4 of the Act. The Authority inter-alia controls, manages and maintains inter-alia national parks, sanctuaries, recreational parks and provides facilities for visitors. The second respondent is The Minister of Environment Climate Change, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The Minister administers the Act. The Minister did not file any opposing papers in this... More
On 10 October 2022, the applicant filed this urgent chamber application in which it seeks interim relief that is set out in the draft provisional order as follows:
“TERMS OF FINAL ORDER SOUGHT:
That you show cause to the Honourable Court why a final order should not be made on the following terms:-
1. (a) That 1st and 2nd Respondents together with anybody acting for and on behalf of the
Respondents be and are hereby interdicted from interfering in any way, directly or indirectly with the Applicant’s occupation, business operations and rights based on the Deed of Settlement and Lease... More
On 1 July 2015 the respondent sued the applicants for a sum of USD 60 000.00 being damages for malicious prosecution. He alleged that the applicants wrongfully and maliciously caused his arrest, detention and prosecution for contempt of court as a result of which he suffered damages in the sum of USD60 000.00. More
